LineageOS 14.1 with OTA updates for FP2

[vthejay]

yaaay, I am not alone!!!

[FairMicha]

@snevas

When coming from any other OS:

Flash the latest build of TWRP, boot into it and make a backup (backup /data/media separately because TWRP doesn’t do this)

I’m trying to install LineageOS. But I did not understand your manual…

I’m coming from FP OS, I installed the TWRP-App, started it, gave root acces, made a backup - and now? I downloaded the img file for fairphone 2. How can I “boot into twrp”? And how can I do the factory reset? How I can queue a lineage build? I don’t understand nothing…

Perhaps there’s somebody out there who can explain it in german?

Thanks,
Micha

[JeroenH]

I guess everyone wants to upgrade ASAP due to recently found flaw in WPA2.

I’ve done some tests with two different phones and it seems LineageOS is friendly on the battery. How would you describe the battery holds out compared to the official firmware?

[dib0]

Hi all,

I’m fed up with all the sponteneous restarts and thinking about giving Lineage OS a try. How does it work for you guys? Is it more stable?

[JeroenH]

Those are probably due to your battery not sitting firm. Check the forums around for a solution on it. I seen a post where someone used a piece of paper/cardboard to get it fixed.

[Paule]

Ok, you installed the App? Did you follow the instructions from the Website?

Install the app and open it. Agree to the Terms. Select TWRP Flash. Select your device from the device list (fp2) and choose a version. The file will download to your Downloads folder. Browse to and select the file. Tap on Flash to Recovery.

Than switch off your device. Switch it on again by holding the power button + volume up buttom at the same time. You should boot now into TWRP.

Than follow these two guides:

How to Install Lineage OS on FP2 for dummies

Btw, one of the easiest ways to install it is with FP Open installed - at least that’s how I did it. Download the file onto the external SD card of your phone. Start into TWRP. Perform a full backup of your system to the external SD card. Wipe the phone. Install the downloaded image of Lineage. Reboot. Enjoy! If all of this sounds like black magic or vodoo, I would not recommand to try it.

How to Install Lineage OS on FP2 for dummies

First thing: don’t Panic! You did the Wipe before, right? In TWRP, do the following: go to “install”, select “lineage_FP2-whatever.zip”, uncheck “Zip file signature verification”. Than “swipe to confirm flash”. If you want to install open GAPSS as well, repeat the last step (of course without the wipe…). You can download them here. Choose ARM/7.1/nano. Than reboot. And remember: don’t panic!

[dib0]

I don’t know. I know over 6 people with a FP2 and the all have the same problem. I think there are memory issues. Device starts to slow down. Random apps crash ("{app name} stopped working") and finally the phone restarts.

But I’ll take a look.

[FairMicha]

@Paule

Browse to and select the file. Tap on Flash to Recovery.

I found the downloaded file (not in download but one folder above). When I tap it, I can’t tap “Flash”. I have to choose between “open with”, “open as”, “link on the desktop” or “edit file”.

What can I do now?

Micha

EDIT: Sorry, I think, I got it now…

[FairMicha]

I got it! I flashed LineageOS and GApps. Then I rebooted the phone. I logged in the WIFI and now it’s seaching for updates… How long will this search be? I’m waiting for >15min now!

[FairMicha]

After all the system started…

But there’s no root access?! How I can get it?

Thanks for all,
Micha

[AnotherElk]

@FairMicha

But there’s no root access?! How I can get it?

Settings - About phone - tap on Build number several times in short succession until a popup says that you are developer now.
Then go back to the Settings menu - Developer options - Root access - choose Apps, ADB or Apps and ADB.

[FairMicha]

Many thanks! Now I’m happy again!

Thanks to all and sorry for my many postings and for my bad english!

Micha

[justanicename]

I think the image of the TWRP is incorrect (on your fileserver). It is only 7kb. It should be around 10MB. Can you upload the correct one?

[snevas]

Thanks, indeed it was a wrong download. I’ve removed the twrp files from the buildserver as the instructions and downloads are also hosted on the TWRP official pages.

[snevas]

Can you test the latest testbuild.zip? It should contain the fixes for WPA2. You can flash it through OTA.

What I need tested is:

• Update goes flawlessly
• SIM functionality works (calls/data)
• Updater works
• WPA2 is fixed (is there a app to test if it’s still vulnerable?)
• Root is available
• Device info should 16-10 build date

I am on holiday, so I can’t test it all right now. But if 2 poeple say these tests are okay, I’ll push this testbuild OTA.

[struppi]

Did the Update through TWRP (don’t know how use the OTA updater with a manually downloaded zip file)

• Updating went well for me.
• Mobile Data works. Didn’t do a phone call yet, but tried USSD, which worked.
• root is available, works.
• Build date is October 16th.

[snevas]

Pushed new update with stamp 20171016 with all the WPA fixes:
https://review.lineageos.org/#/q/topic:krack-n

Thanks for testing @struppi

[struppi]

@snevas

Thanks for testing @struppi

Thanks for doing the real work, @snevas

[The-Compiler]

I’ve just recieved my Fairphone and flashed the 20171016 build (also tried testbuild.zip). Thanks for the great work!

However, I can’t shut down my device - it just boots again immediately, as if I had selected “Reboot”. An adb logcat doesn’t show anything interesting, but it also quits after the shutdown.

Any idea what could be going on there?

[AnotherElk]

@The-Compiler

However, I can’t shut down my device - it just boots again immediately, as if I had selected “Reboot”.

Yeah, this bug is still around …

Using LineageOS on the FP2

Hi @snevas I can’t see that any others have had the same issue (also checked the bugtracker) but I’ve noticed that I can’t Power Off without it automatically restarting. I’m using the latest versions 14.1-20170911-UNOFFICIAL-FP2 and modem-17.09.3.zip My phone is also encrypted and will let me Power Off properly once it reaches the encryption unlock screen. Should I be adding something like this directly to the bugtracker? Ps. I really appreciate all the work you and everyone else is doing on L…

But you can reboot to recovery and power off in TWRP, that works .